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Sadler Yachts 32

Masthead Sloop · Fin with rudder on skeg · 1979–1989

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
44.2%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
15.1
Displacement / length
306.8
Comfort ratio
24.4
Capsize screening
1.99
Hull speed
6.6 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
900
Hull
Hull type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1979–1989
Units built
300
Designer
David Sadler
Builder
Sadler Yachts

Design & history

The Sadler 32 was offered with multiple keel configurations and saw several engine changes over its production run, initially supplied with a Watermota 30hp Seapanther, later fitted with the Bukh 20 after 1982, and the Volvo 2002 as standard from 1986.

Notable features
Shoal draft: 1.4m/4.59'Bilge keel: 1.2m/3.94'Keel/CB - BU: 1.1m/3.61' BD: 1.4m/4.92'
Production

Initially supplied with the Watermota 30hp Seapanther engine. After 1982 boats were fitted with the Bukh 20. Beginning in 1986 the standard engine was the Volvo 2002.

Curated reference notes

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